Rare Earth – Rare Earth In Concert (Vinyl 2LP)

Rare Earth – Rare Earth In Concert is the live double album by Motown rock band Rare Earth, originally released in 1971. It focuses on extended live versions of their best-known songs – above all "Get Ready", which fills an entire side. On offer is the UK & Europe reissue on Motown (WL 72288 (2)), a 2LP set in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Motown – WL 72288 (2)
• Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Album, gatefold sleeve
• Pressing: Reissue
• Country: UK & Europe
• Year: 1986 (original: 1971)
• Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Psychedelic Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. I Just Want To Celebrate – 4:50
2. Hey, Big Brother – 7:24
3. Born To Wander – 4:24

Side B

1. Get Ready – 23:38

Side C

1. What'd I Say – 6:31
2. Thoughts – 10:53

Side D

1. (I Know) I'm Losing You – 14:09
2. Nice To Be With You – 2:15

Timings approximate.

Personnel

Pete Rivera (drums, lead vocals, percussion), Gil Bridges (woodwinds, flute, vocals, percussion), Ray Monette (guitar, vocals), Mark Olson (keyboards, vocals), John Persh (bass, vocals), Ed Guzman (congas, percussion).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No – this is a UK & Europe reissue from the 1980s. The album was first released in 1971.

How long is "Get Ready" on this album?
The live version runs for just over 23 minutes and takes up all of side B.

What do Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
The record is near mint minus, the sleeve shows light signs of use (very good plus). Details on our Vinyl Grading page.

Got more psychedelic rock?
Yes – browse our Psychedelic Rock collection.